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The is the introductory portion of One Piece , covering the first adventures of Monkey D. Luffy as he assembles his pirate crew . It spans the first 100 manga chapters and 54–61 anime episodes (depending on filler inclusion). Often called the "Sea of Survival," this saga establishes the foundation of the series, introducing the core Straw Hat Pirates and their ultimate goal: finding the legendary treasure, the One Piece. Core Story Arcs

Luffy recruits Usopp, the sniper, after helping him defeat Captain Kuro and save his village. One Piece East Blue Arc

Luffy's childhood with Shanks is revealed, and he recruits his first crewman, the "Pirate Hunter" Roronoa Zoro, from Marine Captain Morgan. The is the introductory portion of One Piece

Set on a floating restaurant, the crew recruits Sanji the cook and witnesses a world-class duel between Zoro and Dracule Mihawk. Often called the "Sea of Survival," this saga

The saga is divided into several mini-arcs, each typically focused on recruiting a new crew member: